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CWA Local 7901
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Communications Workers of America Local 7901 represents workers in communications, tech, the nonprofit sector, and more.
Join Communication Workers of America Local 7901 for a rank-and-file worker information session and comment writing workshop about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.

More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Today, BPS staff released their code proposal for making the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub safer.

On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
Efiles - 2025_11_14_CEI-Hub-Proposed-Draft
efiles.portlandoregon.gov
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Without serious grassroots movement pressure in Portland & (half) of our city council demanding action, I don’t think we’d see Rep. Maxine Dexter as a co-sponsor of this resolution.

No matter what corporate media says, your efforts are transforming what is “politically possible” in an enormous way.
NEW — Rashida Tlaib and 20 other members of Congress have introduced a resolution to officially recognize Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people.

It notes that between 10/23 and 11/25, the US sent $21,700,000,000 in military aid to Israel and authorized $30,000,000,000+ in new weapons deals.
November 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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✍️ Submit written testimony in support of the Detention Facility Impact Fee at the link below.

There will be a public hearing at Portland City Council on the evening of Nov. 5.

Link👇

www.portland.gov/council-cler...
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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“We’re pleased that the city didn’t bow to pressure from the fossil fuel industry in this instance, but we still have serious concerns about the actual carbon emissions reductions that can be expected from renewable fuels and biofuels,” said Nick Caleb, an attorney with @breachcollectiv.bsky.social
Portland won’t weaken its policy to phase out petroleum diesel and replace it with biofuels
The rollback recommended by the Renewable Fuels Standards Advisory Committee would have allowed trucks to continue to emit black carbon, or “soot,” at a higher level and for longer than under the orig...
www.oregonlive.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Mayor Wilson announced police will begin citing homeless Portlanders for declining shelter, starting this weekend. The move comes as 15,000 homeless residents in the county are set to lose food assistance, and service providers say the criminal justice system only makes things worse.
City of Portland Begins Enforcement of ‘Public Camping’ Rules This Weekend
This weekend, the city of Portland is resuming enforcement of its local laws governing when, where, and how homeless Portlanders can live in public spaces. Mayor Keith Wilson announced that enforcemen...
www.portlandmercury.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Three of my neighbors in district 1 were killed in three separate car collisions last night. We need action now to reduce pedestrian and cyclist deaths.

YOU need to do more to improve your own driving. Do better. Keep your neighbors alive.
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Easiest ballot of my life. 1 yes/no question. Vote yes for parks!
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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My Detention Facility Fee policy will have a first hearing at the morning Council Session on 11/5. It will be posted tomorrow on the website, and I will repost a link for people to submit written testimony. I also recommend emailing your district Councilors if this is an issue that matters to you.
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Workers in and adjacent to the CEI Hub are on the front lines of what would be a world-historic industrial disaster.

We owe it to ourselves and future generations to make our community safer.
We just submitted public comment on the CEI Hub Policy Project on behalf of @orsierraclub.bsky.social, @portlanddsa.bsky.social, @350pdx.bsky.social, @oregonpsr.bsky.social, @braidedriverpdx.bsky.social, @birdallianceoregon.bsky.social + many more.

You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
October 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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📢Day 2 Kaiser Strike!!! At picket lines across the region, members protest Kaiser’s refusal to agree to a contract that addresses the serious concerns raised by frontline workers facing stagnant wages and persistent understaffing!
October 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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If you're in the Portland area, stop by a Kaiser to show solidarity with the Oregon Federation for Nurses and Health Professionals! We've got hot dogs, real dogs, unicorns, Guy Fieri, music, and so much more! I'm posted up at the Hillsboro location atm.
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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This is a must-read. 👇

OFNHP Pres Sarina Roher explains why Kaiser caregivers are striking—for safe staffing, respect & a healthcare system that listens to those who provide the care.

Read her letter in The Oregonian:
www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025...

#OneVoiceOneFightOneFuture #KaiserStrike
October 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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🛢️ Zenith Energy update 🧵 🛢️

Last week, Oregon DEQ approved Zenith's air permit. DEQ officials argued publicly that the permit represents an improvement in air quality because of supposed concessions.

Instead, adding risk to an already highly risky situation is a betrayal of the public interest.
October 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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A couple of years ago, the Democrats in the Oregon legislature passed a domestic terrorism law over of the objection of civil liberties advocates, environmentalists, and ordinarily reasonable Oregonians who told them this would only be used against the left.

It fits right in with Trump’s strategy.
This is why we collectively needed to reject the terrorism framework long ago. There is no equivalent to the counter-terror framework in eroding rights and legal norms.

Every “counter-terror” response has been an act of overreach that paints an entire community as guilty.
Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "
October 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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til i live next to a distribution hub supplying 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel supply!

Verde PDX says the city's safety updates for this 6 mile stretch are not good enough and more public comments are needed by oct 17

here's Verde's action alert in english & spanish:
mailchi.mp/11907fbb89f5...
October 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Everything is stupid and dangerous right now, but in Portland, we have an opportunity to make something a little less stupid and a lot less dangerous!

Tell PDX planners to stop adding fuel storage at the CEI Hub and to plan a drawdown of existing fuel storage! 👇

actionnetwork.org/letters/dema...
October 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Everything is stupid and dangerous right now, *but* we have an opportunity to make a least one thing less stupid and dangerous.

Please submit a comment to the PDX city planners asking them to prevent any further expansion of liquid fuel storage at the CEI Hub and mandate a fuel drawdown.

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Demand a Safer Portland! Stop the CEI Hub Time Bomb!
Tell City Hall to Choose Public Health and Safety Over Corporate Profits at the CEI Hub Portland faces a historic choice—one that will determine our city’s safety and environmental legacy for generat...
actionnetwork.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Sun Day is a national day of action celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy and the movement to leave fossil fuels behind.

In Portland, you'll hear from Sriya Chinnam of @sunrisepdx.bsky.social, OR Senator Khanh Pham, US Senator Jeff Merkley, and me.

Sept. 21 at noon at Waterfront Park
Sun Day PDX
SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...
actionnetwork.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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@jeremiahhayden.bsky.social does it again with incredibly thorough investigative reporting on the latest with Zenith.

In sum, there are serious concerns about the quality of investigations into Zenith that city council called for.

It’s worth sitting down and attentively reading the whole thing.
City of Portland hires independent law firm for Zenith investigation
The city’s internal investigation of its contract with the fossil fuel company faced bias claims and missed multiple deadlines. City councilors pressured the mayor to hire outside help.
www.streetroots.org
September 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Street Roots needs urgent support to raise $288,000 by September 30 to stabilize our cash flow and avoid cutting any services that our vendors and community rely on. Please visit our donation page where you can find more info and make a gift. streetroots.org/donate
September 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Come work with us!
The Communications Workers of America, Local 7901 seeks a Union Organizer to be based in Portland, OR. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @cwa7901.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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The Communications Workers of America, Local 7901 seeks a Union Organizer to be based in Portland, OR. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @cwa7901.bsky.social @cwaunion.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Oregon Rising is working with the International Migrants Alliance, the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition and others to organize a migrant defense rally and Portland caravan to the Tacoma Ice center on Labor Day (Sept 1st)

RSVP here: tinyurl.com/Sept1Caravan
August 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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New @cwa7901.bsky.social logo is hot
July 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM